Japanese to English Certified Translation Services

Yes. All our Japanese-to-English translations include the certification statement required by USCIS and other U.S. government agencies.

You can upload your documents for submission when placing your order. Otherwise, you can send them to info@floridatranslate.com and we'll add them to your order.

Absolutely. Our certified translations are valid for universities, courts, consulates, and immigration offices nationwide.

A page is defined as a single-sided document containing up to 500 words. Pages exceeding 500 words may incur an additional charge of $12.50 for each additional 120 words. If an adjustment to your order is required based on the word count, we will notify you first to confirm before proceeding.

For USCIS immigration filings, no — a standard certified translation is all that's required. Notarized translations (+$25) are required for: state and federal courts, passport applications (U.S. Department of State), banks and financial institutions, academic institutions and credential evaluations, child support cases, DMV, and international use requiring an apostille. Not sure which applies? Our certification guide covers the most common case types.

Turnaround depends on page count: 1–3 pages complete in 24 hours (regular), 12 hours (expedited), or 2 hours (Mon–Fri 8AM–8PM ET). Larger orders: 4–8 pages in 48h regular / 24h expedited, 9–20 pages in 72h / 48h. Expedited processing is available as an add-on at checkout. View our complete fulfillment times.

All documents are delivered electronically via email. You may request physical shipping as an addon during checkout.

With physical shipping, we will send you the document, cover letter and notarization if selected, stamped with an official translator seal.

We translate all types of Japanese documents to English, including: Koseki Tohon (Family Register), birth certificates, marriage certificates, driver’s licenses, diplomas and academic transcripts, Export Certificates for vehicle imports, vehicle inspection certificates (Shaken), passports, business registration documents, court orders, and medical records. All translations include certification accepted by USCIS, courts, universities, and the DMV.

Yes. Japanese Export Certificates (Yushutsu Masshou Todoke Sumi Shou) are one of our most frequently translated documents. These certificates are required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and state DMVs when importing a vehicle from Japan. Our translators are experienced with the specific terminology and formatting of these documents.

Yes. Our Japanese to English translations include notarization that complies with DMV requirements in all 50 states. Notarization is available for $25 per order. This is required for vehicle title transfers, registration of imported vehicles, and driver’s license conversions.

Japanese uses three writing systems (kanji, hiragana, and katakana), and documents often mix all three with specialized technical vocabulary. This requires translators with advanced proficiency and additional quality review steps. Our base rate starts at $45 per page, with volume discounts available—as low as $36 per page for larger orders. Contact us for a custom quote on multi-page projects.

For a Japanese vehicle import, you typically need: the Export Certificate (Yushutsu Masshou Todoke Sumi Shou), the vehicle inspection certificate (Shaken), and any title or registration documents. We translate all of these with certified translations accepted by U.S. Customs and your state DMV. We also offer notarization for DMV compliance at $25 per order.